San Francisco, California
Vermont Street
Lombard Street may be more famous, but this is the real “crookedest street in the world.”
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San Francisco, California
Lombard Street may be more famous, but this is the real “crookedest street in the world.”
Brussels, Belgium
This cannonball has been lodged in the church wall since a 1695 bombardment destroyed the city center.
San Francisco, California
Wander down a side street dedicated to one of the members of the Beat Generation.
Valletta, Malta
Valletta’s outdoor theatre stands within the ruins of a 19th-century opera house.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
This ancient Roman town was revered for the healing waters of its sacred spring.
San Luis Obispo, California
A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.
San Luis Obispo, California
An alley covered with 20 years of bubble gum.
Granada, Spain
Mysterious texts covered in mystical symbols were found in caves at this site centuries ago.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A collection of unique objects showcasing the university’s achievements in the medical field.
Kapolei, Hawaii
One of Oahu’s best snorkeling and diving spots was created by warm water discharged from the nearby power plant.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaii’s largest cemetery rests inside an extinct volcano crater.
Vientiane, Laos
The site of an ancient city pillar that was lost and rediscovered.
Paris, France
This 400-year-old tree is actually an immigrant from North America.
San Diego, California
Not truly a ship nor a building, the Navy's first and last "landship" is now abandoned due to clerical issues.
Eleele, Hawaii
This industrial area was the dumping ground for massive amounts of trash, some of which washes up as tiny bits of sea glass.
Brno, Czechia
The smallest statue in Brno will keep you company under the clock on Česká Street.
Brussels, Belgium
A largely overlooked statue that may commemorate the first publication of 'Don Quixote' outside of Spain.
Bologna, Italy
A massive line that stretches across the floor of Bologna’s largest church was created by a 17th-century scientist to measure the movements of the Sun.
Prague, Czechia
The statue of a cursed knight is said to come to life every 100 years.
Cairns, Australia
This public art is inspired by a local Aboriginal creation story.
Sydney, Australia
A statue of a Scottish cultural icon in central Sydney.
Sydney, Australia
In the shadow of the Sydney Opera House, Indigenous ingredients shine.
Tokyo, Japan
Japan's first train station is also the site of Godzilla's first destructive visit to the nation.
Mexico City, Mexico
One of the oldest Christian churches still standing in the Americas, and almost certainly Mexico's oldest in continuous use.